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1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR

OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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APHIS-MN-126395

MINNEAPOLIS MN 55401

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250 MARQUETTE AVE

USDA APHIS

01/31/20230004

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)CODE 6. ISSUED BY

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

12/15/2022

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Tax ID Number: Not Available

DUNS Number: Not Available

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1. Revise line item 0001 to correct the conversion amounts in the description. See

Continuation Page for details.

2. Revise Section 2.3 Quantity to as follows:

Delete: "Each shipment shall consist of 750 (25kg) or 826 (50lb) bags per delivery."

Insert: "Each shipment shall consist of 750 (25kg/55.115lb.) or 826.73 (50lb/22.69kg) bags per delivery."

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Previous edition unusable

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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3.Revise Section 2.5 Packaging and Delivery to as follows:

Delete: "The shrink-wrapped pallets shall have not more than 50 (25kg) or 55 (50lb.) bags per pallet for a total of 750(25kg) or 826(50lb.)

bags per shipment."

Insert: "The shrink-wrapped pallets shall have not more than 50 (25kg/55.115lb) or 55

(50lb/22.69kg.) bags per pallet for a total of

750 (25kg/55.115lb) or 826 (50lb/22.69kg.) bags per shipment."

4. Revise Item 10 in the Notes to Quoters section to read as follows:

"Quoters must be registered in the System for

Award Management (SAM.gov), including

Representations and Certifications, no later than the solicitation response date. Quoters that have not registered or completed their online representations and certifications may be rejected."

5. Extend the required response date and time to

2/14/2023 by 4:00 p.m. CST.

Change Item 0001 to read as follows(amount shown is the obligated amount):

0001 Request for purchase of 3 separate shipments (SX) 3 SX of 750 (25kg/55.115lb.) Bags or 826.73

(50lb/22.69kg) Bags of Toasted Soy Flour scheduled every 110 days; totaling 18,750kg or

41,336.67lb of toasted soy flour per shipment.

The total amount of all 3 shipments shall be 2250

(25kg/55.115lb) Bags or 2,480.2 (50lb/22.69kg)

Bags; Equivalent to 56,250kg or 124,010lb..

Product/Service Code: 8920

Product/Service Description: BAKERY AND CEREAL

PRODUCTS

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

REQUEST FOR QUOTE/REQUEST FOR SOLICITATION #12639523Q0037

NOTES TO QUOTERS:

1. This is a solicitation to establish a firm fixed price, one-year, purchase order for Toasted Soy Flour.

Quoted prices shall include all costs necessary to supply and deliver the product as described, FOB destination to Edinburg, Texas.

2. This solicitation is issued as unrestricted. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 311211, with a size standard of 1,000.

3. The Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act applies. See 52.225-3, Buy American- Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate located at the end of this document. Vendors must disclose and include with their quote, the country of manufacture.

4. Evaluations will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 13 with award made based on Best Value.

(See Provision 52.212-2 at the end of this document for factors). Quoter’s are responsible for ensuring completeness of quotations. The Government may evaluate solely on the information provided in the quotation. Quotations that include additional terms may be excluded from consideration. Alternate Pricing Schedules will not be considered.

5. Interested vendors must submit:

1) A signed copy of the SF 1449 form. Please include vendor name, contact information, SAM Unique Entity ID number in block 17a. Include your signature in block 30a.

2) Completed Pricing Schedule, see Section 1.1

3) Product Country of Origin (see also Buy American Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act

Certificate)

4) Proof of technical acceptability by providing:

a. A complete product description (to include manufacturers data sheet containing the specifications of the product) that shows the proposed product to be supplied meets the technical requirements of the contract. Product description information must show the product form.

b. Two references (include name, phone number and e‐mail, a description of the work performed, and the date of performance). The past performance must be work related to the type of work in the SOW.

c. Confirmation that the first delivery can be made on or before March 14th, 2023.

8. Any questions pertaining to this Request for Quotes (RFQ)/IDIQ shall be directed to Samantha Johnson at Samantha.johnson3@usda.gov.

9. You may email your quote directly to Samantha Johnson before the time specified on the solicitation.

Send quotes to: Samantha.johnson3@usda.gov.

10. Quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), including Representations and Certifications, no later than the solicitation response date. Quoters that have not registered or completed their online representations and certifications may be rejected.

10. USDA is an agency of the federal government, tax-exempt. Federal Tax. I.D. No. 41-0696271

1.0 PURPOSE

The Mexican Fruit Fly (MexFly) Rearing Facility for the last 28 years has been rearing fruit flies in the Rio Grande Valley. The current production of Mexican Fruit Fly pupae is currently set at 150 million pupae per week. Toasted Soy Flour is used as a vital source of nutrients in the diet for the larval development of the Mexican Fruit Fly. Currently there is no other product evaluated as effective as the Toasted Soy Flour described below. Several years ago, a study was conducted by the Center for Plant Health Science and Technology (CPHST) scientists to produce a diet formula that improved the quality of the Mexican Fruit Flies reared at Moore Air Base for Sterile Insect Release. The purpose of this acquisition is to acquire such food source.

1.1 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE AND PRICING SCHEDULE

This is a firm fixed price, one-year, purchase order for bio-assayed toasted soy flour. 750 (25kg) Bags or 826 (50lb) are ordered three times per year, for an approximate total of 2250 (25 kg) or 2,478 (50lb) bags annually. The first shipment shall be delivered on or before March 14, 2023. The following two deliveries shall be scheduled every 110 after the first delivery. The technical POC will coordinate delivery times ahead of each shipment.

PRICING SCHEDULE:

Line item Description Un it Quantity Unit

Price Total Price

Date of Award - 12 Months

001 Shipments of 750 (25kg) Bags or 826 (50lb) Bags of Toasted Soy Flour

SX 3 $ $

2.0 STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS

Toasted Soy for the Mexican Fruit Fly Rearing Facility Larval Diet

RFQ for firm-fixed-price Purchase Order for 3 deliveries of 750 (25kg) or 826 (50lb) bags, warranty, quality testing, and information as described in the SOW. Price shall include all costs necessary to supply and deliver as described FOB destination to the address below.

2.1 REQUIREMENTS

The purpose of this project is to procure Toasted Soy product. The work to be performed under this contract consists of furnishing all materials, equipment, supplies, labor and transportation as required by the Pricing Schedule and in accordance with these specifications. All work materials and services not expressly called for in these specifications but are necessary for completion of the contract requirements shall be performed and furnished by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

2.2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

The following specifications are required, substitutions will not be accepted: The specification percentages are per 25-kilogram bag. Substitution of specifications as stated below are not allowed.

Must be 100% soy product, i.e. no additives

Have a protein content of not less than 50%

Maximum fat content 3.0%

Minimum fiber content 3.3%

Maximum fiber content 18%

Maximum ash content 6.0%

Standard Plate Count, 50,000 max.

Coliform <5/gram

Molds & Yeast <100/gram

Must be 20 PDI (toasted)

2.3 QUANTITY

Product shall be sent in three deliveries, delivered every 110 days. The contractor shall allow flexibility plus or minus 2 weeks due to unpredictable temporary changes at the facility. Each shipment shall consist of 750 (25kg/55.115lb.) or 826.73 (50lb/22.69kg) bags per delivery.

2.4 BIOASSAY AND QUALITY TESTING.

Prior to each delivery, the contractor shall supply a 1-pound sample bag of the Toasted Soy for testing by the Government. The sample shall be received three weeks prior to each delivery.

The sample shall be delivered to: Attn: Buddy Roper

USDA APHIS PPQ MFFRF,

22675 N. Moorefield Road, Bldg. 6418, Edinburg, TX 78541 Phone: 956-205-7684

The sample will be tested for compliance with Product Specifications (Section 2.3). Samples will be evaluated by the Government within 5 working days from the date received.

2.5 PACKAGING AND DELIVERY

The product shall be packaged in multi-walled paper bags with plastic liners. Product shall be packaged in 25 KG (equivalent to 55.115lb) or 50 LB (equivalent to 22.69kg) paper bags. Each shipment shall be palletized and shrink wrapped on the pallet. The shrink-wrapped pallets shall have not more than 50 (25kg/55.115lb) or 55 (50lb/22.69kg.) bags per pallet for a total of 750 (25kg/55.115lb) or 826 (50lb/22.69kg.) bags per shipment.

Delivery Address (FOB Destination): USDA APHIS PPQ 22675 N. Moorefield Road Bldg 6420 Warehouse at Moore Air Base Edinburg, TX 78541 956-205-7604

Deliveries shall be made Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Government Warehouse Point of Contact: Martha Garza

APHIS PPQ Field Operations Phone: (956) 205-7608 Main office 956-205-7600 ask for Warehouse

2.6 WARRANTY

A. The contractor shall provide the Government at least the same warranty terms offered to the general public in customary commercial practice. At minimum, the contractor shall guarantee product quality for full compliance with contract specifications, terms and conditions for 60 days from the date of delivery, inspection, and acceptance.

B. The USDA reserves the right to preform follow up testing for the above contaminants on any shipment received for at least 60 days from the date of delivery, inspection, and acceptance and can return the shipment to the vendor for credit if found contaminated.

C. In the event the shipment is rejected, it is the contractor’s responsibility to replace the product in a timely manner in accordance with contract clause 52.212-4.

2.7 INVOICING:

USDA, APHIS, uses the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for electronic submission and tracking of invoices and payment information to its suppliers of goods and services. Invoices shall be submitted electronically to the IPP.gov invoicing system. The contractor must register at the site. Contractor shall cooperate with any procedures required for the timely closeout of the contract. Invoices shall include the following minimum information:

a. Name, address of contractor and contact information

b. Invoice date and number

c. Contract and order number

d. Line item and description of services supplied

e. Date of delivery and location of delivery

The Government reserves the right to reject an invoice that does not include the information above.